Senior Pharmacist - Critical Careat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato -
About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join our team at Waikato Hospital as a Senior Critical Care Pharmacist on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover. This pivotal role provides senior clinical leadership within the critical care service, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy care in a complex and fast-paced environment.As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will lead the optimisation of medicines management for critically unwell patients.
In this role, you will provide leadership, mentorship, and clinical guidance to pharmacists across critical care while driving quality improvement and supporting ongoing service development. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a tertiary-level service within a supportive, high-performing team.Click here to view the position description. About the ServiceThe Health New Zealand Waikato Pharmacy Service provides essential pharmacy services to Waikato Hospital and rural hospitals, as well as tertiary advisory and support services to the Te Manawa Taki region.
Our team is vital to the effective operation of healthcare, upholding the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services. With an outpatient pharmacy, a clinical trials service, and a compounding suite, we offer a diverse range of services that truly set us apart.
About youOur ideal candidate will have the following:Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with the Pharmacy Council of New ZealandAt least 3-5 years of post-registration pharmacy experience.Previous experience in critical care and a minimum of 3 years in a hospital or clinical setting.Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy.Strong communication and organisational skills.Experience in mentoring, or supervising pharmacists.Current New Zealand drivers licence.Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to starting this journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 21 June 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.